Mississippi River At Aitkin, Mn Realtime Data
MISSISSIPPI RIVER AT AITKIN, MN
Realtime Data • Report • Conditions
469
Discharge (cfs)
1.5
Gauge Height (ft)
USGS 05227500
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 469 cfs, and a gauge height of 1.50 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 436 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The river's flow is also impacted by several tributaries, including the Crow Wing River and Rum River. The hydrology of the Mississippi River at Aitkin, MN experiences seasonal trends with high flows during the spring and lower flows during the summer and fall. The river is regulated by several dams upstream, including the Sartell Dam and the Little Falls Dam. Interestingly, this section of the river is known for its excellent fishing opportunities, with walleye and northern pike being popular catches.
August 23, 2026
| Elevation | 1,206.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 1.5 ft |
| Precipitation, total, in | 0.0 in |
| Stream water level elevation above NAVD 1988, in ft | 1184.52 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 469.0 ft3/s |
| Percent of Normal | 22% |
| Year Over Year Average | 2,205 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 14,900 cfs |
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